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Fact Check: The truth behind the so-called 'excess capacity' issue
(People's Daily Online) 16:33, July 29, 2026
Editor's Note:
The so-called "excess capacity" narrative targeting China has recently gained traction in some foreign media reports and public debate. But is the narrative supported by facts, or is it merely an unfounded accusation? This fact check takes a closer look at five major claims surrounding the issue and examines the facts behind the debate.
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(Web editor: Wu Chaolan, Du Mingming)
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